Chapter 758: Someone Has an Eye On the Heaven-Slaying Trident

Chapter 758: Chapter 743: Someone Has an Eye On the Heaven-Slaying Trident

“Please, speak, Senior!”

Although Jun Tianyu didn’t quite understand what “Last Kick” meant, he didn’t dare ask any further questions.

Shen Lang said coolly, “Regarding everything I’ve done here, I don’t want anyone else to know, not even your master. I was never in the Hungry Ghost Dao, and I never saved you. Do you understand?”

Jun Tianyu was stunned for a moment, then immediately thumped his chest and declared, “Rest assured, Senior. Unless I have your express permission, no one else will know a thing about you! You were never here, and I have never seen you!”

Shen Lang nodded and waved his hand. “I enjoy talking to intelligent people… Now then, within this Dragon Scale Divine Hall, you have your own business to attend to, as do I. Let’s part ways here. I’ll be staying in the Hungry Ghost Dao for a while longer, so you should leave first.”

Jun Tianyu had hoped to seize this opportunity to receive more guidance from Shen Lang, but he knew the Dragon Scale Divine Hall was no place for that.

He offered a respectful bow, then turned and sped away toward the northern part of the Hungry Ghost Dao.

Glancing at the utterly devastated surroundings, Shen Lang chuckled. “Next, we’ll go take care of the other Heaven-Slaying Tridents, and then…”

As he spoke, Shen Lang beckoned to the Evil Ghost King. “How many Evil Ghost Kings of your level are in this Hungry Ghost Dao? From the auras I sensed earlier, it seems there are only four, including you?”

The Evil Ghost King, who had been sulking and drawing circles in a corner, quickly scurried over. “Yes, there are four in total, including me. The other three are just a tiny bit stronger, having reached the Emperor Martial Realm… My lord, do you wish to subjugate them all?”

Shen Lang shook his head. “Why would I collect so much trash? In a prime location like the Hungry Ghost Dao, they’ve only managed to reach the Emperor Martial Realm after thousands, even tens of thousands of years. They’ve wasted their long lives. Consider yourself lucky. This time, I’ll let you and Old Ghost here devour the other three.”

“Old Ghost… who’s that?” Just as the Evil Ghost King voiced his confusion, a cloud of black mist flew out from Shen Lang.

The small cloud of black mist circled once and hovered before Shen Lang as the Ghost King’s voice immediately rang out. “Oh, my esteemed boss! Old Ghost is your most loyal servant! Just say the word, and I’ll go through fire and water for you!”

The Evil Ghost King stared. “Damn it, where did this arrogant little ghost come from! My lord, let me devour him! He’s pathetic, completely useless!”

“Is that so?” Shen Lang cupped his chin and glanced at the Ghost King. “What do you think?”

The Ghost King cackled. “This oaf has accumulated tens of millions of years of resentful and malevolent energy. He probably wouldn’t taste very good. However, if you could purify him for me before I devour him, Boss, then it should be fine.”

“Huh?” The Evil Ghost King froze. He tilted his head, thinking for a moment, then suddenly understood. He threw his arms around the Ghost King and wailed, “Aaaah, Boss! I was just kidding! Please don’t eat me, I don’t taste good either… Aren’t there three much tastier morsels over there? Please, beg our lord not to do this! From now on, you’re the big boss, and I’m your number two! I’ll follow your every command without question!”

“Oh, right, Boss! My name is Abagon. You can call me Xiaogong.”

The Ghost King was instantly displeased. “The hell? ‘Xiaogong’? Are you trying to imply you’re on top?”

Abagon was stunned, not understanding what the Ghost King meant.

But the oaf wasn’t stupid. Hearing the exchange between Shen Lang and the Ghost King, he instantly knew this little ghost, who hadn’t even reached the King Martial Realm, was the master’s favorite.

‘If the master had to choose between me and this little ghost…’

‘The master would obviously choose the little ghost and have it devour me.’

‘There was no doubt about it!’

Once he figured this out, the Evil Ghost King’s demeanor changed in a flash. He unleashed a torrent of flattery that had the Ghost King floating on cloud nine.

With a flick of his sleeve, Shen Lang collected both the Old Ghost and Abagon. He began to walk, muttering to himself, “I’ve wasted so much time. I should go collect the other three Heaven-Slaying Tridents. And while I’m at it, I’ll have the Ghost Venerable help me out and devour all the other Ghosts.”

‘I can’t have word of what I’m doing here getting out… Not a single Ghost can be spared.’

Just then, the voice of Ghost Venerable Ye Youming echoed in Shen Lang’s mind. ‘Young man, your schemes run deep!’

Shen Lang replied mentally, ‘You flatter me, Ghost Venerable. I have no choice. When one’s strength is insufficient, one is forced to scheme and use one’s brain. Otherwise, you don’t survive more than a few days in such chaotic times.’

‘The other three powerful Ghosts in this Hungry Ghost Dao have long since hidden themselves far away. It will be quite difficult for me to deal with them. I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you to help me, Ghost Venerable, and to take care of them for me while you’re at it.’

‘In any case, I am not scheming against you, Ghost Venerable. On the contrary, I am helping you. Wouldn’t you agree?’

‘Hmph!’ Ye Youming snorted coldly in his mind and said no more.

…

While Shen Lang was busy in the Hungry Ghost Dao, two streaks of Escape Light descended with incredible speed at the bottom of the northwest steps of the Dragon Scale Divine Hall, the very place he had entered.

Two young men in brocade robes appeared, looking poised and elegant.

The one in the lead had thick brows, large eyes, and a dignified bearing, appearing to be twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.

The man following him was in his early twenties, with a handsome, jade-like face and a dignified air. His eyes were as brilliant as stars, his presence was magnificent yet composed, and his gaze suggested he had everything under perfect control.

However, a trace of sinister coldness would occasionally flash in his eyes, making others feel deeply uncomfortable and wanting to keep their distance.

The older young man stood before the steps, turned back, and said in a low voice, “Junior Brother Yin, this is the northwest entrance. It’s a pity Senior Brother Jun has likely already gone inside. With his help, our chances would be much higher.”

This young man’s aura was clearly majestic and vast, far surpassing that of the man behind him, yet his tone was exceedingly respectful.

There was even a hint of fear mixed in with his reverence.

The younger man behind him gave a faint smile. “Having you to help is more than enough, Senior Brother Duan. Why would we need Senior Brother Jun to intervene?”

“Master calculated the time precisely. She knew the Seal would weaken in an hour and a half, which is why she sent you to assist me, Senior Brother Duan, in seizing the Heaven-Slaying Trident—one of the Ten Great Celestial Artifacts. If I truly manage to obtain it, I will certainly not forget your kindness!”

Senior Brother Duan’s eyes lit up, clearly pleased by the remark.

He laughed heartily. “Junior Brother Yin, you’re too kind. You are the disciple our master values most. I, Duan Chenfeng, will certainly do everything in my power to help you obtain the Heaven-Slaying Trident!”

“Junior Brother Yin is the heir to the Thousand Soul Hall and the most outstanding young prodigy of our Five-Colored Banner. With your exceptional, breathtaking talent, it’s no wonder Master holds you in such high esteem.”

“If you succeed this time, Junior Brother, you will not only obtain one of the Ten Great Celestial Artifacts but also truly win the favor of the Thousand Soul Hall’s Ghost Venerable. If you can become a Registered Disciple of the Ghost Venerable, your status will be transcendent in the future, whether in the Thousand Soul Hall or our War God Hall. I only hope that when that day comes, you won’t forget me!”

Junior Brother Yin smiled proudly. “Senior Brother, you exaggerate. It’s not about being valued. I’ve just been a bit lucky, that’s all. I will still need your guidance in the future, Senior Brother!”

Just as he finished speaking, Yin Tianchou’s expression abruptly changed. He snarled, “Didn’t Senior Brother Jun and the others already go in? Why are all the Restrictions on these steps active?”

Duan Chenfeng was shocked. He waved a hand forward, and the empty space before them trembled. Myriad fantastical and bizarre scenes from the Great Thousand Worlds materialized out of the void.

“The Restrictions that were broken have been manually repaired! Damn it! Who did this?!”

The situation was dire. Yin Tianchou’s composed expression finally gave way to panic. “How could this happen? All the Restrictions on the stairs have been restored! Even with your Emperor Martial Realm Eighth Heaven Cultivation, Senior Brother, it would be impossible to brute-force your way through so many Restrictions in just an hour!”

“By the time we break through these Restrictions and reach the upper platform, the optimal window for undoing the Seal will have passed! This… this…”

“Why is this happening? Master clearly said the Heaven-Slaying Trident was meant for me, and I was the one who was supposed to help the Ghost Venerable break the Seal! This is my destiny!”

“I don’t understand either…” Confusion and panic filled Duan Chenfeng’s eyes as beads of sweat rolled down his face.

After a moment, a fierce look flashed in Duan Chenfeng’s eyes. “There’s no time to worry about that now! Junior Brother Yin, stand back! No matter the cost, I will help you break through these Restrictions before our time is up!”

“No one can take the Heaven-Slaying Trident from you! Anyone who dares to try, I’ll see to it their soul is scattered!”

As he spoke, a massive Long Spear materialized in Duan Chenfeng’s hand.

With a flick of his wrist, Duan Chenfeng sent the huge Long Spear spinning wildly. It gathered the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi into a spiral and blasted it viciously at the Restrictions, attempting to shatter them with brute force!

Even Shen Lang himself had never expected that a simple prank on his part would have such consequences.

He had managed to block the two disciples of White Banner Master Bai Luobing from even reaching the stairs.

While Yin Tianchou and Duan Chenfeng were so enraged by the Restrictions Shen Lang had reactivated that they could have coughed up blood, Shen Lang himself was busy inside the Hungry Ghost Dao. He had already borrowed Ghost Venerable Ye Youming’s power to capture the other three Evil Ghost Kings within his Tai Chi Diagram.

He was just waiting for the Tai Chi Diagram to erase the consciousness of these three Evil Ghost Kings so the Ghost King and Abagon could devour them. Before long, he would have created two new Ghost Kings at a level above the Emperor Martial Realm.

Now, before Shen Lang stood the largest, central Sealing Array, all that remained after he had removed the final Heaven-Slaying Trident.

Standing atop this massive Sealing Array, a hint of doubt appeared in Shen Lang’s eyes.

This Sealing Array had been laid down by the experts of the Yumu Cave Blessed Land, but for some reason, it seemed as though they had left behind numerous flaws, whether intentionally or not.

It wasn’t nearly as powerful as he had imagined.

Moreover, with the four Heaven-Slaying Tridents removed, the massive Array was starting to become unstable.

If Shen Lang hadn’t stopped Ye Youming and told him not to waste his strength, the Ghost Venerable would have likely started battering at the Seal before it was even fully unlocked.

‘Boy, what in the world are you staring at? Aren’t you going to help me break this Seal? What are you waiting for?’

The closer they got, the more impatient Ye Youming became.

Seeing Shen Lang now standing dazed atop the Sealing Array, he couldn’t help but press him.